Solutions Architect - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
About the job
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust clearance.
- Must have a bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience, an associate's degree and 10 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of professional experience.
- Must have at least 8 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, systems architecture, software architecture, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Must have demonstrated experience architecting complex enterprise IT solutions involving application development, systems integration, cloud technologies, databases, and enterprise platforms.
- Must have strong experience designing and integrating ERP or comparable mission-critical enterprise systems.
- Must have strong experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Must have experience developing end-to-end architectures and integration solutions spanning applications, data, infrastructure, and external or enterprise systems.
- Must have experience with API-based integration, messaging, interfaces, data exchange, and other enterprise integration patterns.
- Must have experience leading technical solutioning across multiple Agile development teams and concurrent technical workstreams.
- Must have working knowledge of SAFe Agile concepts, including Epics, Features, Stories, Program Increments, sprint execution, and release planning.
- Must have experience developing architecture documentation, technical diagrams, interface specifications, design documents, standards, and architecture decision records.
- Must have experience assessing current-state environments and developing target-state architectures and modernization roadmaps.
- Must have experience addressing system availability, performance, scalability, resiliency, maintainability, security, and operational continuity.
- Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to senior Government stakeholders, technical teams, and non-technical audiences.
- Lead solution architecture for BEP MES capabilities and related enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architecture, technical designs, integration patterns, and architecture documentation.
- Translate BEP business, manufacturing, operational, and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
- Define architecture and integration approaches across MES, Oracle E-Business Suite/OCI, Maximo, enterprise applications, data platforms, analytics, AI, and manufacturing IT/OT environments.
- Provide technical leadership for integration of manufacturing systems, equipment, applications, databases, interfaces, and enterprise services.
- Evaluate current-state environments and define target-state architectures, modernization roadmaps, technology standards, and transition strategies.
- Ensure proposed solutions address availability, performance, maintainability, interoperability, security, and operational continuity requirements.
- Work with Product Owners, Agile teams, developers, testers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, data/AI teams, and BEP stakeholders to ensure architecture is implemented as designed.
- Support SAFe Agile delivery by providing architecture guidance for Epics, Features, Stories, Program Increments, sprint execution, technical dependencies, and release planning.
- Review and approve technical designs, interface specifications, implementation approaches, and engineering artifacts for alignment with enterprise architecture.
- Support modernization of manufacturing capabilities associated with new equipment, automation, IoT, data analytics, and related IT/OT integration.
- Provide technical recommendations to BEP leadership and Peraton management regarding architecture, technology selection, integration, reliability, and modernization.
- Keep architecture documentation, technical standards, diagrams, decision records, and system documentation current throughout the lifecycle.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience architecting MES solutions in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience with IT/OT integration, MES/ERP, SCADA, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), IoT, and industrial automation.
- Experience with IBM Maximo or other enterprise asset management platforms.
- Experience with enterprise data platforms, data governance, analytics, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures and services, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Experience with cybersecurity architecture, Zero Trust principles, identity and access management, and security considerations for IT/OT environments.
- AWS, Azure, Oracle, or another recognized architecture/cloud certification.
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Treasury Department, BEP, or other Federal agencies.
- Active Federal Public Trust or another applicable security clearance.
About the company
Peraton helps government clients in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure by delivering advanced technology solutions and services. Its offerings include cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support that protect national security. The company works through long-term government contracts and strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive, multi-year programs. It prioritizes a strong workforce, actively recruiting veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to bring disciplined, mission-focused talent. Unlike many competitors, Peraton emphasizes collaboration with partners under clear, fair engagement rules to expand capabilities and deliver integrated solutions. The overall goal is to ensure reliable, secure technology and services for national security and critical infrastructure while sustaining growth through steady government contracts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
2017
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What believers are saying
- DISA's $279.9 million CSC III award extends work through 2036, stabilizing backlog.
- NAVSEA awarded Peraton an April 2026 OTA for Navy EOD technical publication modernization.
- Federal health and cyber modernization remain active, and Peraton keeps adding senior domain hires.
What critics are saying
- Peraton filed Maryland WARN layoffs in February 2026, signaling continuing operating resets.
- Peraton's business depends on recompetes; losing RCC-E or DISA CSC III would hit revenue fast.
- Peraton[x] faces credibility risk if agencies reject agentic AI after one mission failure.
What makes Peraton unique
- Peraton Labs launched Peraton[x] in July 2026, pushing agentic AI into federal missions.
- Peraton won August 2026 Army RCC-E cyber work, extending a nearly two-decade relationship.
- Peraton pairs national-security integration with partners like Graphiant for sovereign, zero-trust networking.
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↑ 0%Former Leidos Executive masood Ahmed joins Peraton as Defense Health VP. * Ahmed held federal health roles at Leidos * He spent his early career in telecom engineering in Australia and Pakistan * The hire follows a run of senior Peraton appointments in 2026 The company announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post Wednesday. Peraton said Ahmed brings more than two decades of experience in "driving business growth, operational execution and strategic customer engagement across the globe." Peraton's health portfolio sits alongside a federal health market now driving large-scale modernization and AI work. The Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 3 will examine the technology, AI and modernization priorities of the Defense Health Agency, HHS, the Veterans Health Administration and other agencies. Register now to secure your seat. What federal health roles did Ahmed hold at Leidos? Ahmed spent about a decade at Leidos, most recently serving as vice president of government solutions, a post in which he oversaw a portfolio spanning federal health and civilian agencies, according to his LinkedIn profile. His health sector work there began in 2019 as chief architect for health and human services, followed by a two-year run as vice president and chief technology officer for civilian health starting in 2022. From 2024 until January 2026, he led the company's federal health portfolio as vice president of public health and human services. What is Ahmed's engineering background? Ahmed began his career in telecommunications, supervising technical implementation at Alan Dick Pakistan from 2004 to 2006 on mobile network deployments across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He spent nearly six years at Alcatel-Lucent Australia, first as a systems engineering team lead and later as Asia-Pacific bids and proposal manager, before moving to Telstra in 2013 as general manager of systems engineering and project services. His profile tied his Telstra leadership role to Joint Project 2047, an Australian Defence Force program aimed at upgrading and modernizing fixed communication systems across hundreds of sites. He joined Leidos in Melbourne, Australia, in 2016 as chief system engineer for defense and intelligence. Ahmed holds a master's degree in engineering management from the University of Technology Sydney and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wollongong. What other leadership changes has Peraton made this year? Peraton is one of 12 firms the DHA selected in July for a $300 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract supporting deployment activities for the Program Executive Office Defense Healthcare Management Systems. The underlying solicitation covered health IT systems, including the MHS GENESIS electronic health record system. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled Project Meridian, the Autonomous Warfare Command and four other DOW initiatives at Quantico. The Coast Guard's Force Design 2028 execution is accelerating, with organizational changes completed and major contracts awarded. TTM financed the Epiq purchase with a $300M Term Loan A and an $800M Term Loan B.
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Peraton taps Former NSA executive Scott Fear as strategic adviser for enterprise IT. by Miles Jamison September 2, 2026, 11:34 am * Former NSA executive Scott Fear was named senior strategic adviser at Peraton * Fear retired from the NSA in May after nearly 39 years of service * He most recently served as NSA chief information officer and director of capabilities Peraton has appointed former National Security Agency executive Scott Fear as senior strategic adviser for enterprise IT following nearly four decades at the intelligence agency. The company announced the appointment Tuesday on LinkedIn. Who is Scott Fear? Fear retired from the National Security Agency in May after nearly 39 years of service, where he directed large, complex hardware and software development organizations. Throughout his career, the senior executive built deep experience in cyber operations and enterprise IT transformation. He also has a track record of helping guide the integration of emerging technologies into national security and intelligence missions. What experience does Fear bring to Peraton? Fear most recently served as chief information officer and director of capabilities. He also served as senior manager for processing and analytic capabilities for three years and was previously a senior manager for computer network operations for three years. He spent most of his NSA career, which started in 1987, as an intelligence community professional, according to his LinkedIn profile. What is Peraton? Peraton is a technology and national security company that integrates mission capabilities and delivers enterprise IT services for government customers, with technologies that defend against threats in both digital and physical operating domains.
Peraton, Graphiant partner to deliver next gen network services. Peraton and Graphiant, a secure AI-capable networking services company, are partnering to deliver next-generation network services for government missions. Together, the companies bring a modern, stateless network foundation with mission integration expertise to strengthen connectivity, security and operational agility in dynamic environments, the company said. "This partnership strengthens Peraton's ability to deliver the secure, agile connectivity that government missions demand," said Christine Palmer, CTO of Peraton's federal civilian sector. "Collaborating with Graphiant means a more resilient and responsive network for the critical operations we support." This next-generation networking approach supports AI-enabled applications and data-intensive missions while maintaining reliable connectivity in contested or disrupted environments. It combines resilient network infrastructure with zero-trust security, policy-driven access and segmentation, and governance and controls aligned with FedRAMP requirements and NIST guidance. "Peraton has a track record of excellence in solving the toughest national security challenges and serving the United States," said Ali Shaikh, CEO of Graphiant. "Partnering with them was natural as we invest in building better sovereignty into our national infrastructure and ensuring that our nation remains at the forefront of a secure AI-enabled future." Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.
Everforth ECS selects Peraton's Sam Yousef as Global Defense head. * Everforth ECS has chosen Sam Yousef as the new head of its global defense business unit * Yousef has nearly 20 years of experience under its belt, serving in Peraton as well as the Department of War * Yousef will be responsible for strategizing the growth of programs that cater to the DOW and NATO Everforth ECS announced Wednesday that Sam Yousef, former sector vice president and chief technology officer of Peraton, will be the new business unit head of Everforth ECS Global Defense. In his new role, Yousef will oversee strategy, growth, and delivery for programs concerning the U.S. Department of War and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. What experience does Sam Yousef bring to the role? Yousef brings nearly 20 years of experience in government service and government contracting. He worked at Peraton for almost two years, driving growth in the company's estimated $1 billion defense and health business. From 2012 to 2023, Yousef served various roles in the Department of War. He served as director of policy support for Defense Human Resources Activity and later became deputy director of the Defense Manpower Data Center, one of the agency's data and identity ecosystems. Yousef's earlier career experience includes one year as a privacy officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and three years as a senior consultant at Deloitte. What contracts did Everforth ECS secure before Yousef's appointment? Yousef's appointment comes as Everforth ECS carries out its new contracts with the U.S. Army and the Defense Health Agency. Just this week, the Defense Health Agency awarded the company a four-year, $30 million contract to deliver analytics and modernization support to the Defense Health Agency. The contract is expected to benefit the Information Technology Program Support and Analytics Services program. On July 29, the company announced that it was awarded a three-year, $115 million contract to provide artificial intelligence services for the Nautilus for AI Research and Development program of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.